Jonathan Gauci, former Senior Vice President of Engineering at Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), has introduced Elantil, a new casino platform aimed at addressing challenges in online gambling operations. Elantil seeks to provide operators with enhanced control and flexibility in managing their online casinos.
Industry Experience Drives New Venture
With over two decades of experience in the iGaming sector, Jonathan brings considerable knowledge to this new project. His career includes key roles at GiG, where he contributed to the development of six online casino platforms, as well as positions at Cerberus Technology, Betsson Group, and NetRefer.
"Having worked in the iGaming industry for over two decades and overseen the development of multiple online casino platforms, I thought it was about time I put this accumulated expertise to good use by developing an all-new solution that really addresses the issues operators are experiencing with their current providers," Jonathan stated.
Elantil: Key Features and Offerings
Elantil aims to enhance casino operations through several key features:
Modular architecture allowing for customisation
Tools designed to increase operator autonomy
Compliance features to adapt to regulatory changes
Scalable solutions for long-term growth
The platform also incorporates AI-driven tools for optimising game placement and player retention strategies, although the effectiveness of these features remains to be seen in real-world applications.
Market Context and Potential Impact
The online casino platform market is competitive, with established players like GiG, EveryMatrix, and Pragmatic Solutions offering comprehensive solutions. Elantil enters this space proposing a more flexible approach, which may appeal to operators seeking alternatives.
Industry analyst Maria Rodriguez commented, "Elantil's focus on operator control is noteworthy, but it's entering a mature market. Its success will depend on how well it can deliver on its promises and differentiate itself from existing solutions."
The Team Behind Elantil
Gauci hasn't just brought his own expertise to the table. He's assembled a team of industry veterans:
John Debono: 20 years of experience in software development and tech leadership, having worked and consulted previously with prominent iGaming companies such as Gaming Innovation Group.
Clyde Vassallo: with over a decade of experience turning complex tech challenges into seamless solutions. Before co-founding Elantil, he was at some of the top iGaming companies by designing scalable, event-driven systems.
Shaun Tabone: Has a decade in enterprise architecture and full-stack development spanning iGaming, finance, auditing and web tech. Before co-founding Elantil, he played a key role at Gaming Innovation Group, developing and optimising scalable systems. He also spearheaded major technical projects at KPMG Crimsonwing.
This diverse skill set suggests Elantil is positioning itself not just as a platform, but as a technology partner for forward-thinking operators.
Challenges and Future Plans
As with any new entrant in the market, Elantil faces challenges. Established platforms have extensive integrations with game providers and payment processors, which Elantil will need to develop to compete effectively.The company has indicated plans for future developments,
including:
Expanding its feature set
Developing partnerships with game developers and service providers
Exploring opportunities in newly regulated markets
The launch of Elantil represents another step in the ongoing evolution of casino platform technology. While it's too early to predict its impact on the industry, Elantil's focus on operator flexibility and control reflects current trends in the market.
As the iGaming industry continues to grow, the demand for platforms that offer customisation and adaptability is likely to increase. Elantil's entry into this space adds to the options available to operators, potentially influencing how online casinos are managed in the future.
The success of this new platform will ultimately depend on its ability to deliver on its proposed features and to provide tangible benefits to operators in a highly competitive market.